June 6, 2015Keenan's Closing Thoughts as Rush Celebrate CrownLM's Neil Stevens caught up with Edmonton GM Derek Keenan - en route to a long fishing trip in Quebec - for some thoughts out of last night's first-ever Champions Cup win for the Rush.

May 27, 2015NLL Notes: "They Just Wanted it More Than Us"The finals are set, with Toronto having downed three-time defending champ Rochester and Edmonton through Calgary. What's in Neil Stevens' notebook coming out of the division finals?

May 20, 2015Dan Dawson's Six Glorious Days in MayHis son was born, he scored the winning goal in the last minute of an NLL playoff game, and he and his brother were named to Canada’s team for the world indoor lacrosse championship. It was a good week for Dan Dawson.

March 26, 2015NLL Weekend: Colorado Gunning for First Out WestWith West-leading Edmonton taking on Rochester Saturday, Colorado has a shot at pulling ahead if things go well against Vancouver (and poorly for the Rush against the defending champs).

March 22, 2015Rush Family in Cancer Battle Once AgainWith the partner of goalie Aaron Bold battling cancer, the Edmonton lacrosse club once again dives in to aid in the fight, while Toronto's Rob Hellyer went down with injury over the weekend.

March 3, 2015Toronto, Rochester, Edmonton get Top Marks in NLLNeil Stevens' mid-season NLL report card is out, and the Rock receive his only A+, but the Knighthawks at 6-3 are rocking the same record as a year ago prior to their Champions Cup run.

March 1, 2015NLL Notes: Billings, Rock Far Apart in Contract TalksWith contract talks at an impasse, the likelihood of Garrett Billings - who seemed on course for an MVP season before a torn ACL last winter - rejoining the East-leading Rock seems less likely by the day.

February 27, 2015Calgary Without Dobbie for Rochester RematchNeil Stevens forecasts a big weekend of NLL action, including a clash of two division leaders and a the Roughnecks looking to turn their season around against the team that beat them in the Champion's Cup.

February 24, 2015Jones, Mammoth Overcome Gear Woes in WinDiverted gear from wintry travel issues didn't stop Adam Jones and other members of the Colorado Mammoth from performing well in a win over New England.

January 13, 2015Two Weeks do NOT an NLL Season MakeAfter two weekends of action, the NLL is all upside-down compared to expectations. But not all of this short-term reality will carry through the year, writes Neal Stevens.

December 17, 2014NLL 2015 Preview: Edmonton RushA record-setting regular season gave way to a conference final exit for the Rush. Will the talented group break through to the Champions Cup this year?

December 16, 2014NLL 2015 Preview: Buffalo BanditsCan Buffalo mend its road woes (2-7 last year)? If they can score more, look for the Bandits to challenge Rochester in the East.

December 15, 2014NLL 2015 Preview: Calgary RoughnecksThe best offense in the league a year ago saw Calgary fall just short of a Champions Cup. How do the Roughnecks look heading into the 2015 NLL season?

December 12, 2014NLL 2015 Preview: Toronto RockA tumultuous offseason took its toll both physically and emotionally, but the Rock added perennial all-star Brodie Merrill and Brock Sorenson to shore up the back line.

December 11, 2014NLL 2015 Preview: Colorado MammothGoalkeeper Dillon Ward made headlines in leading Canada to FIL gold last summer. Can he lead the Mammoth to similar heights?

December 10, 2014NLL 2015 Preview: Minnesota SwarmImprovements are needed after a four-win 2015, but the cupboard isn't bare with Rookie of the Year Logan Schuss and newcomers like Miles Thompson and Sam Bradman.

December 9, 2014NLL 2015 Preview: Vancouver StealthCan the addition of young talent like Six Nations star Johnny Powless help the Stealth improve on a woeful minus-42 goal differential?

November 20, 2014Best Of Lacrosse - Best Milestone Moment BreakdownIts a pretty tight race for the top milestone achievement of the year, with five worthy choices - Miles Thompson's record-breaking goal, Missy Foote's 400th win and the first ever co-Tewaaraton among them.

November 13, 2014#BestOfLax: Best Game - What Tilt Takes Your Vote?There were some real barn-burner games with some serious importance this year. But only five made it as finalists for #BestOfLax - and only one can win. Lets look at the case for each.

October 29, 2014McGlone Inching Closer to Full RecoveryFormer Major League Lacrosse and National Lacrosse League player and Maryland star midfielder Bill McGlone is on the mend after undergoing brain surgery and being diagnosed with a rare and serious brain infection in September.

September 23, 2014McIntosh Goes No. 1 to Edmonton in NLL DraftDrexel's Ben McIntosh went No. 1 overall to the Edmonton Rush in last night's NLL draft, followed by Denver's Jeremy Noble (Rochester) and Albany's Miles Thompson (Minnesota)

September 21, 2014Jamieson Headlines NLL Awards as 2014 MVPCody Jamieson took home the MVP and Logan Schuss was named top rookie as the National Lacrosse League handed out its 2014 awards on the eve of its draft.

September 17, 2014Previewing the National Lacrosse League DraftEdmonton had a stellar season but fell short in the playoffs this spring. How will they bolster their lineup holding the top pick? How will the rest of the leagues selections shape up? Neil Stevens has his thoughts.